(Frequently Asked Questions)
General Information
How can I register for Reunion Celebration Weekend
2008?
Your Reunion invitation will be mailed to you in
April. Please fill out the registration
form and return it to the Office of Advancement Events or call
(718) 990-2929.
Can I pay at the door for events?
You must pre-register for all events. A very limited
number of spaces will be available at the door.
When will I receive a registration
confirmation?
A confirmation will be mailed to you within a week of us receiving
your registration.
Will refunds be issued?
To receive a full refund, all cancellations must be received by
Friday, June 6. Cancellations received after that date are
ineligible for a refund.
Will parking be available on campus?
Yes! Public Safety will direct you to where you can park for
the weekend. Valet service will be available for Saturday
evening only.
If I would like to go off-campus during the Weekend,
will transportation be provided?
You must provide your own off-campus transportation.
However, transportation will be available to the two off-campus
Reunion Weekend events: South Pacific Broadway show and
the New York Mets baseball game.
What does Black Tie Optional mean?
Black Tie Optional means gentleman have the option of
wearing a tuxedo or a dark suit and tie. Ladies have the option of
wearing cocktail dresses, long dresses or dressy evening
separates.
Is it possible for a group of my friends to reserve a
table for the Gala Dinner Dance?
Yes. Indicate the names of those who you’d like to
sit with on your reservation form.
Please note: we will not hold spaces for those who are not
registered or not paid in full.
Is Taffner Field House wheel-chair
accessible?
Yes.
General Pricing
Weekend Package
Includes the following: accommodations on Friday and Saturday
nights, Friday evening Alumni Convocation and dessert reception,
Saturday morning yoga, continental breakfast, cafeteria style
lunch, 25th, 40th and 50th anniversary year suites, Loughlin
Society reception (if applicable), 50th anniversary medal ceremony
(if applicable), Gala Dinner Dance, Sunday Mass and Champagne
Brunch.
$360 (individual)
$660 (couple)
$630 (private full suite for one)
$760 (half suite for couple)
$860 (private full suite for couple)
Friday Night Only Package
Includes the following: accommodations on Friday night,
Alumni Convocation and dessert reception.
$ 65 (individual)
$100 (couple)
$150 (half suite for couple)
$200 (private full suite)
Friday Night Activity Options
Choose one of the following activities for an additional
cost:
South Pacific Broadway Show ($100 per person)
New York Mets baseball game ($35 per person)
Red Storm Bowl-A-Rama in NYC ($30 per person)
Saturday Night Only Package
Includes the following: accommodations on Saturday night, Saturday
cafeteria style lunch, 25th, 40th and 50th anniversary year suites,
Loughlin Society reception (if applicable), 50th anniversary medal
ceremony (if applicable), Gala Dinner Dance, Sunday Mass and
Champagne Brunch.
$280 (individual)
$530 (couple)
$415 (private full suite for one)
$580 (half suite for couple)
$630 (private full suite for couple)
Gala Dinner Dance Only (Saturday)
$150 (per person)
Sunday Only Package
Champagne Brunch
$50 per person
Complimentary Activities
The Department of Fine Arts Annual Student Exhibition
Vincentian Identity and Mission Program
Campus trolley tours
Residence Halls
All of our smoke free, fully furnished, air-conditioned rooms are
available in single, double, half suite or private full suite
occupancy. Each guest is provided with bed and bath linens, a
pillow and a blanket. Limited wheelchair-accessible rooms are
available.
Each suite includes three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a
living room area with a kitchenette that includes a mini
refrigerator, microwave and local telephone access. The rate
of the room is based per night, not per person (unless noted).
Rooming Options
Private Full Suite $200 per night
The Full Suite is available for two people only. Although
there are additional bedrooms within the suite, those rooms will
not be available to any other guests.
Half Suite $150 per night, per couple
The Half Suite is available for two couples to share (maximum of
four people). Although there are additional bedrooms
within the suite, only two of the bedrooms will be available to
stay in. When making your reservations, please provide the name of
the other couple who will be sharing the suite with you.
Double Bedroom within a Suite $100 per
night
The Double Bedroom is available for two guests to share a bedroom
within the suite. There will be additional guests staying in
the other bedrooms within the suite.
Single Bedroom within a Suite $65 per
night
The Single Bedroom is available for one guest. There will be
additional guests staying in the other bedrooms within the
suite.
A communications center will be open Friday afternoon through
Sunday noon, with access to a television, telephone, computers with
internet access and printers, and light refreshments.
Housing is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Space
is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds
will be issued after June 6.
Where do I check-in?
All alumni staying in the Residence Village can check-in at the
registration desk in Century Hall. Check-in time on Friday is
from 2 - 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Check-out for all guests is on Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3
p.m.
Please note: We are unable to provide alternative check-in
and check-out times. Please arrange your travel reservations
accordingly.
Can my friends and I share a suite?
Yes, when you register let us know with whom you would
like to share your suite. In order to book a suite, you must fill
in all available spaces. We cannot reserve rooms for those who have
not registered or paid in full.
Is it possible to have an entire suite to myself?
Yes, please indicate that you would like to book a private
full suite when registering. You will be charged the private
full suite rate.
What should I bring?
Each suite is furnished with linens, towels, blankets, pillows, a
bathmat, hangers, a shower curtain and a wastebasket. Please
bring with you any additional items you may require including
toiletry items, hairdryer, travel iron, extra blankets/pillows, an
alarm clock and anything else you might require for the
Weekend. We are unable to provide specialty-need items such
as rugs, shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc.
Will there be luggage assistance?
Yes. Golf carts and staff will be available to
assist with your luggage.
Can I receive a wake-up call?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide wake-up calls.
How can I be contacted during my stay?
Telephones are available in each suite. Long
distance calls will require a calling card or credit card.
You will be able to receive in-coming phone calls. In the
case of an emergency, our Public Safety Office can be reached 24
hours a day at (718) 990-5252.
What is the deadline for registration?
We cannot guarantee availability after Friday, June 6.
Space is available on a first- come, first-served basis.
For reservations, contact the Office of Advancement Events at
(718) 990-2929 or print this registration
form and return via mail or fax (contact information included
on form).
For more information, contact Rosanne Nacinovich in
the Office of Alumni Relations at (718) 990-2419, toll free at
(877) 758-ALUM or e-mail reunion@stjohns.edu